The Greek Miracle: Classical Sculpture from the Dawn of Democracy, the Fifth Century B.C. [Paperback]

Diana Buitron-Oliver (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0894681869 | ISBN-13: 978-0894681868 | Publication Date: December 1992

164 pp. with 134 illus. (103 in color), small folio,

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This catalog is an outstanding companion to a very important 1992-93 exhibit of fifth-century Greek sculpture showing at both the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A well-developed commentary by guest curator Buitron-Oliver accompanies each reproduction, and the texts by a variety of scholars are extensive and well written. But it is the glorious illustrations that make this an important work. Of the 34 well-known works featured, 22 have never been displayed outside Greece. Most have been reproduced many times in earlier surveys, but never so clearly. Each object is reproduced in exceptionally clear, full-color photographs. Such multiple illustrations are an unfortunate rarity in books on sculpture but critical for truly examining a work meant to be seen from many angles. This catalog is useful for classical studies and smaller art collections and essential for all larger ones. --Mary Morgan Smith, Northland P.L., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Natl Gallery of Art (December 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894681869
• ISBN-13: 978-0894681868
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,102,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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